R. Eric Thomas

Bestselling author R. Eric Thomas brings his signature wit and warmth to 鈥淎sking Eric,鈥� an advice column tackling life鈥檚 quandaries. Drawing on his stint as Slate鈥檚鈥淒ear Prudence,鈥� Thomas dishes out insightful, humorous guidance for navigating relationships, work, and everything in between.

Asking Eric: Daughter living the high life while mom struggles

August 15, 2024 at 4:30 a.m.

Dear Eric: I鈥檓 a 52-year-old mother and grandmother. My daughter and granddaughter live with me due to some bad life choices my daughter has made. It抖阴ap very clear to me...

Asking Eric: Husband鈥檚 sister invades social plans

August 14, 2024 at 4:30 a.m.

Dear Eric: My sister-in-law鈥檚 husband passed away several years ago. Over the years, my husband and I only saw them occasionally for holidays. A year after her husband passe d...

Asking Eric: Daughter suspicious of mom鈥檚 “tax benefit” wedding

August 13, 2024 at 4:30 a.m.

Dear Eric: My mom and her partner have been together for 20 years. This winter, my mom informed me that, upon the advice of their financial adviser, they鈥檇 be getting...

Asking Eric: Husband “just chatting” on Facebook dating site

August 12, 2024 at 4:30 a.m.

Dear Eric: I recently discovered my husband was messaging/talking to three women through the dating portion of Facebook. I saw messages on his phone from one woman and a phone...

Asking Eric: Husband鈥檚 forgetfulness causes anxiety

August 11, 2024 at 4:30 a.m.

Dear Eric: I'm in my late 50s, my husband is in his early 70s. While he's always been incredibly intelligent, he has also always had a very poor memory. We...

Asking Eric: Dying brother doesn鈥檛 want to reunite

August 10, 2024 at 4:30 a.m.

Dear Eric: I am 75; my brother is three years older. I鈥檓 dying of Stage 4 renal cancer that has metastasized. Before that, I tried many ways and many times...

Asking Eric: Friends grew distant after stroke

August 9, 2024 at 4:30 a.m.

Advice columnist R. Eric Thomas answers his readers' questions in this August 9, 2024 edition of Asking Eric.

Asking Eric: Friend fears financial help will bruise pride

August 8, 2024 at 4:30 a.m.

Dear Eric: I grew up in a degree of poverty. Most of my friends have done "OK" financially.

Asking Eric: Reaching Out to half-sister may distress ailing parents

August 7, 2024 at 4:30 a.m.

Dear Eric: I found out recently that I have a half-sister who lives 15 minutes from me. I have not communicated with her so far.

Asking Eric: Widowed sister wants answers about affair

August 6, 2024 at 4:30 a.m.

Dear Eric: My older sister is a recent widow. Her husband was unfaithful to her several times, but she chose to stay together.

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